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Patent GB-190522888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Omnibuses and other Heavy Passenger or like Road Vehicles
Inventor: ROWCLIFFE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 22,888. Rowcliffe, W. E. Nov. 8. Felloes or rims.- Wheels for motor-omnibuses and other road vehicles are formed with centres a, as described in Specification No. 24,999, A.D. 1903, wooden felloes b, and metallic rims c retaining elastic tyres e. The elastic tyres may be constructed with double treads, or twin tyres may be used as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190523524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: FLORY THOMAS WASS
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 23,524. Flory, T. W. Nov. 15. Clocks combined with speed indicators.-Speed indicators for motor-cars &c. are combined with clocks in such a manner that the clock is continuously going, the speed indicator being brought into action when required, either by hand or automatically. The ratchet-wheel 25, Fig. 1, is fixed to an arbor of the clock-work, and rotates' continuously in the direction D. The clock-work is below the plate 2 and is not shown in the Figure, the dial 3 has additional graduations of miles or kilometres &c., and the pointer 8 for speed-indicating is rotated from the car &c. by gearing 4, 5, 6, 7, when a wheel 27 on the pinion 7 is free from the pawl 26, which is carried by a pivoted sector 19. This sector gears with a wheel 21 loose on the arbor of the wheel 25 and carrying pawls 23, which allow the wheel 21 to rotate freely in the direction C, but only to rotate the opposite way at a rate determined by the clock. By depression of a pin 16, the pawl 26 is freed from the wheel 27, and the sector 19 and wheel 21 are moved from their normal positions and are allowed to return at a. rate determined by the clock. The pointer 8 rotates until again stopped by the pawl 26 engaging the wheel 27; thus the distance travelled in a known time is obtained. In a modified form, the sector 19 is made in two parts which slide one over the other, and a nose on the sector engages the wheel 6 to stop the rotation of the pointer.
Patent GB-190524955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sewing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: RHOULT JOSEPH ANTONIO
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-12-01
Abstract: 24,955. Rhoult, J. A., and Spaulding, H. W. Dec. 1. Drawings to Specification. Uppers; soles; sewing, methods of.-The sole of a boot is sewn directly to the upper, which has previously been suitably moulded. A hooked guide for the inturned edge of the upper, and a specially actuated thread-carrier, are passed between the sole and the upper during the sewing process. The sole is stitched to the upper excepting for a short space at the back of the heel part, and through the aperture left the sewing elements are withdrawn The unstitched portion is finally secured by tacks. A special sewing-machine is described.
Patent GB-190600381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotives.
Inventor: PERVENKO WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 381. Pervenko, W. Jan. 5. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-The weight or part of the weight of a locomotive is supported on a trolly, the wheels of which are frictionally driven, the arrangement being such that the pressure between the frictional driving-surfaces can be regulated or entirely removed at will. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the locomotive, and Fig. 4 an enlarged sectional view of the trolly. The trolly frame A is contained in an opening in the main engine frame B, and is provided with horn plates f, a for the axles of the wheels and the crank-shaft g. Disks m mounted on the crankshaft serve as cranks for the engine, and engage drums n mounted on the axles. The weight of the locomotive if supported by three sets of springs ; the springs b suspended from the bearing of the crank-shaft g by the rack o press the friction disks into engagement; the springs e, suspended from the axle-boxes, are connected at one end to the main frame B, and at the other to the trolly frame A ; and the springs d are placed between the two frames. The crank-shaft g is raised and the disks m lifted clear of the wheels by means of toothed pinions q, which engage opposite sides of the rack o, the spindles of the pinions being geared together and operated by the driver. Part of the weight of the engine is then transmitted through the spriug b to the trolly frame A and the springs e.
Patent GB-190605326-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing the Bodies of what are commonly known as "Morton's Opthalmoscopes".
Inventor: GOWLLAND CHARLES SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 5326. Gowlland, C. S., and Gowlland, E. March 5. Ophthalmoscopes.-The body A of a Morton's ophthalmoscope is manufactured in one piece from a solid metal blank by cutting in the face thereof the lens race a, and other races and cavities required, by means of milling or other tools.
Patent GB-190608514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in India Rubber Stair Treads.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 8514. Gray, C. H. April 9. Treads for stairs. -The nosing B of a rubber stair tread is formed of a more durable or wear-resisting rubber than the tread portion A, and may be thinner towards the lower edge. The nosing and tread may be united in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190609099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Off or Measuring Gases or Liquids at a Uniform Rate per Period of Time.
Inventor: CROSFIELD JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 9099. Crosfield, J. J., and Dale, G. April 17. Liquids, regulating flow of -Liquid is caused to flow from one vessel to another under a constant head, the apparatus chiefly being employed to aspirate gases or liquids at a uniform rate, which may be measured. The vessels A, B are such that, when connected, any fall of liquid in A is accompanied by an equal rise in B. The suitably-constructed exit H of a' flexible pipe G is attached to a cord passing over a pulley I and connected to a float J, so that liquid flows from the vessel under a constant head, and therefore at a uniform rate, which may be measured by providing the cord with an indicator working against a graduated scale marked to give direct readings of quantities, times, or both. The apparatus is employed to aspirate gases or liquids through a pipe C, and the gases &c. may be discharged in a known manner through a pipe D by means of a movable vessel K.
Patent GB-190612190-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Facilitating the Insertion and Ejection of Buttons into and from Button Holes and the like.
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM PATON
Filed: 1906-05-25
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 12,190. Fraser, W. P. May 25. Button-hooks.-Consists of a piece of wire, with ball-pointed ends, bent as shown in Fig. 1 approximately into three sides of a square, one side being shorter than the other two. The ends are bent into hooks A, B, turned in opposite directions, the short hook A being for inserting buttons, and the long one B for removing them.
Patent GB-190613671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Shutting Off the Supply of Gas or the like in Case of Fire
Inventor: JENCZEWSKY ADOLPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-14
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 13,671. Jenczewsky, A. W. June 14. Actuating valves; safety - valves; lift valves.- Relates to an emergency valve for illuminating- gas mains or other pipes, such as ammonia-supply pipes in refrigerating-apparatus, which is automatically closed in case of fire. The valve C is a plug lift valve and is normally held as shown by a hook F which is secured to a thin metal dome D by solder or other readily fusible metal. When the dome is heated, the metal fuses and the plug falls and closes the pipe line. As shown in Fig. 3, the hook may have a continuation F' projecting out at the top. This may be hit by a hammer as an alternative method of closing the valve. If the valve is not vertical, the plug may be thrown into closing position by a spring.
Patent GB-190614330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Replacement of Derailed Vehicles upon Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: DAKIN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 14,330. Dakin, G. June 22. Ramps.-Consists in a permanent-way construction for dangerous parts of the track whereby derailed vehicles may be replaced. Each rail A has a plain or spring-restored tongue B conforming to the guide-rails C of the device. The bottom plate D slopes, as shown in section in Fig. 2, so that a derailed vehicle may be moved up it on the wheel flanges on to the rails A.
Patent GB-190629133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolls for Reducing Flat or Approximately Flat Strips into Smaller and more Serviceable Sections.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP
Filed: 1906-12-21
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 29,133. Robinson, P. Dec. 21. Rolling. - Flat metal strips are rolled into narrower sections by means of rolls 1, 2 provided with alternating collars 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, which prevent the work from bending near its middle plane A-B. The mills may be arranged in a continuous train.
Patent GB-190629499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking and Heating Burners for Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: FELDMEYER JOSEF
Filed: 1906-12-27
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 29,499. Feldmeyer, J. Dec. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Atmospheric vapour burners; vaporizing-apparatus.-A straight vaporizer b with a regulator c has a downwardly-directed nozzle d which delivers vapour to the mixing-chamber e, and the mixture of air and vapour burns at the apertures in ribs a on the upper surface of the mixing-chamber. These ribs are placed on each side of the vaporizing-tube b, so that the flames are. not obstructed by it, and may form a. cross or be otherwise arranged. The burner may be circular or otherwise shaped. The vaporizer consists of a thin-walled tube, and is attached to the framing of the stove to facilitate the rapid heating and cooling of the oil &c. in it.
Patent GB-190701147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Capstans, Winches and the like.
Inventor: GOSSET-TANNER EDWARD GOSSET
Filed: 1907-01-16
Granted: 1907-12-12
Abstract: 1147. Tanner, E. G. Gosset-, and Deane, R. T. Jan. 16. Capstans; winches; hauling and winding engines. -Capstans, winches, and like hauling-mechanism are driven through reducing-gear by a turbine, which is supplied with pressure liquid by means of a pressure pump driven by an internal-combustion engine. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention applied to a capstan. A Pelton or like wheel A is fixed on a vertical shaft B, which is supported on a footstep bearing. The shaft B rotates within a fixed sleeve D, and carries at its upper end a pinion M which gears with a series of pinions N mounted on spindles N<1>, carried by the fixed sleeve D and supporting the non-rotating cap P. The pinions N mesh with an internally-toothed ring 0 secured to the capstan drum J, which is supported on ball bearings. A band brake may be arranged to encircle the flanged portion Q of the drum. When the capstan is employed on a ship, floating dock, &c., water is pumped from the side of the vessel, and the tail-water from the turbine is allowed to flow back thereto.
Patent GB-190706936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stepped Indexes.
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 6936. De la Rue & Co., T., and Corbyn, F. A. March 22. indexing.- Stepped indexes are hung up with the leaves s hinged at the bottom and allowed to fall down by their own weight, being normally held up by a spring c passing ' through a hole in the top of the leaves. The leaves are indexed at the top, the front leaf being preferably for the middle letter or letters of the alphabet. The construction is especially suitable for telephone directories, and according to the Provisional Specification also for letter files a n indexes for reference.
Patent GB-190707630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for the Tops of School-desks.
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 7630. Evans, J., and Addison & Co., H. March 30. Hinges for school desks comprise the hinge members A, C attached respectively to the fixed part B and the swinging top D of the desk. The pivot E is located so that the meeting edges of the fixed and swinging members B, U always remain in close proximity, to prevent children from trapping their fingers. The platen A, C have base flanges a, c through which the securing-screws are passed, the holes I for the screw F<1> being elongated to allow for the wood shrinking. The base-flange c is prolonged to act as a stop for the top D when in the raised or lowered positions, by engaging with the projection A<1> or shoulder H respectively.
Patent GB-190707679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Inserting Screws.
Inventor: KORN GUSTAV
Filed: 1907-04-02
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 7679. Korn, G. April 2. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Hand - drills.-A screwdriver bit 7 is detachably connected by a fly-nut 8 with a spindle 2, which is driven by bevel or other gear from a handle 6. The casing 1 is provided with a handle 9 for setting the screwdriver. [Reference h a s been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 12,758, A.D. 1895, No. 3797, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class N a i l s &c.], and No. 8730, A.D. 1003.]
Patent GB-190713595-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Fixing and for Taking Down Portiere Rods, Curtain Poles and the like without the use of a Step Ladder.
Inventor: STRUCK RECHTLIEB HELLMUTH
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 13,595. Struck, R. H. Oct. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 Curtains, drawing and suspending. - Curtain or portiÞre rods, cornice poles, &c. are carried on brackets fixed to the upper ends of two upright rods adapted to be detachably secured to the window frame &c. in such a manner that the whole arrangement can be put up or taken down bodily without the use of a ladder. The brackets g, carrying a cornice pole m and a curtain or blind rod h, are detachably or otherwise secured to the uprights f, which are provided with fixed or sliding books e adapted to engage hinged parts a of brackets secured to the window frame. The part a is prevented from turning much above the horizontal position, and is held in that position when not in use by means of springs or the like. The hooks e may be carried on the window frame and the hinged parts a on the upright rods f, but in this case the parts a turn upwards instead of downwards. The lower ends of the upright rods are held in forks k at the lower part of the window frame, and are secured by nuts i underneath. By loosening the nuts i, the rods may be disengaged from the forks k so as to lift the hooks e from the brackets, as shown.
Patent GB-190716850-A (GB)
Title: Process of Decomposing Feldspar.
Inventor: SWAYZE AURELIUS JACOB
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 16,850. Swayze, A. J. July 23. Potassium silicate and aluminate.-Felspar (orthoclase) is reduced to a powder and rendered amorphous by being heated to a high temperature. It is then heated with a solution of a potassium compound, for example caustic potash, preferably under presssure. Potassium silicate and aluminate result, and silica, alumina, and potassium carbonate can be recovered therefrom by known means. The carbonate can be converted into caustic for use in this process.
Patent GB-190723604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Degerming Maize or Indian Corn, and in Apparatus therefor
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-10-25
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 23,604. Boult, A. J., [Gaff, T. T.]. Oct. 25. Mills and apparatus.- Relates to apparatus for removing the germ from Indian corn or maize, and especially to the inventions described in Specifications No. 16,560, A.D. 1902, and No. 8666, A.D. 1903. The maize is treated by a rotary cylinder within a fixed casing A<1>, Fig. 1, mounted on a suitable stand. Thecylinder and casing or concave are both built up in sections tapering towards the discharge spout K, the concave being adjustable in an horizontal direction. The external surface of the cylinder is screw-threaded, Fig. 15, the threads diminishing in height towards the discharge end and having low pyramidal projections interspersed among them. The concave is provided with small countersunk holes b, Fig. 12, to remove the grain, and projections p similar to those on the cylinder. The moistened maize is fed through the hopper H, the feed being regulated. By the action of the cylinder and the concave, the grains are subjected to an increasing pressure as they pass along inside the concave, the broken grains passing out into receivers through the holes b and the unbroken grains passing on to the discharge spout K, in which means are provided to break up the compact mass as it is discharged. If the grains become too brittle, additional moisture may be supplied to them through the concave, as described in Specification No. 8666, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190723890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adding Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1907-10-29
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 23,890. Thompson, W. P., [Duplex Adding Machine Co.]. Oct. 29. Typewriters and like machines.-In multiple-bank sector-set lever-operated adding-machines the items and totals are printed only, without indication. The operator places his finger in the selected depression 17 of the fingerpiece 14 for each denomination and draws it down to the cross-bar 18 ; the sectors are divided by strips 32 and have a metal frame to which india-rubber finger parts are fixed. Spring pawls 21 arrest the sectors in set position and may be disengaged for re-setting by manual rotation of the shaft 19, upon which they are fast ; alternatively there may be multiple pawls for each sector to prevent any backward movement thereof due to inexact setting. The setting action, which takes place against restoring-springs 24, one for each sector, positions the item-types 34 and by the toothed segment 36 actuates the racks 37 for the receiving-wheels 42 of the totalizing - counter. These racks are provided with grooves into which the supporting and guiding rollers 39 take, and they rest at their rear end upon spring rollers 47, whereby, upon their forward or resetting movement, the actuating-teeth 41 may come out of engagement with the teeth of the receiving-wheels. To print a set item or a total, the printing-lever 83 is operated to move the cylindrical platen 103 and effect the line-spacing for the paper. For this purpose the platen with its guiding-rolls is carried on pivoted side arms 95 adapted to be rotated by the gearing 92, 93, and as this is done the ratchet-wheel 105 engages the pawl 115, Fig. 7, extending from a fixed pivot, and line-spaces the paper ; an additional arm with recess 118 engages a pin upon the platen frame to control the extent of feed, the pawl being thrown out of gear whenever the pin leaves the recess. The handle, as shown in Fig. 1, is provided with a double spring-control and may be operated in either direction within the limits of adjustable stops 89. The forward movement prints an item from the item - types 34, the rearward movement a total from the types borne by the adding-wheels. Manually or automatically operated inking-ribbons 35, 55, are provided. The framework is so constructed that the totalizing- counter may be removed without displacing the other parts.
Patent GB-190724534-A (GB)
Title: A Positive Safety Device or Apparatus for Lift and Hoist Openings and Hatch Ways.
Inventor: MEDWAY MATTHEW THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 24,534. Medway, M. T. Nov. 5. Lifts.-Comprises a device for gripping the handing rope of a lift when any one of the doors is opened. The gripper 1 for the starting-rope 9, which is normally held open by a spring or weight, is actuated through a sheave 6<b> to which is attached one end of a cord A. This cord passes around a sheave 2<1> at the bottom of the well and a sheave C movably mounted at the head of the well, and is secured at its other end 2<11> to the cage. A second cord B is anchored at its lower end in the well and passes round sheaves 6<a>, comprising fixed and movable members, at each door, and is attached at its end to a sheave 3<a>. The sheave 3<a> is mounted on a spindle 4 which also carries a lever 5, having at one end the sheave C and at the other a segmental rack 7. The rack 7 gears with a pinion 8<11> on the same shaft as a spur-wheel 8<1> gearing with a pinion 8 integral with the sheave 3<a>. The arrangement is such that the opening of any of the doors alters the effective length of the cable B and causes a rotation of the sheave 3<a>. This effects a rocking of the lever 5, a displacement of the sheave C, and the operation of the grip. The grip is preferably constructed as shown in Fig. 6. Two blocks 10, 10', carrying gripping-jaws 11 embracing the rope 9, are slidingly mounted in a base - piece in which is. journaled a spindle 4<a> carrying two oppositely-disposed eccentrics 13 integral with the sheave 6<b>. One eccentric is connected by a link 14 to the block 10, while the other acts in a slot in the block 10<1>. Any rotation of the sheave 6<b> tberefore causes the jaws 11 to move in opposite directions. The cable B may be arranged also to open the main switch of an electricallyactuated lift when any door is open.
Patent GB-190726936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Attachment of Shirt Cuffs.
Inventor: MUHLENSTAEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1907-12-05
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 26,936. Muhlenstõdt, H. Dec. 5. Cuffs are provided with incisions b in their end edges, as shown in Fig. 1, and the wristband B of the shirt consists of two' separate layers of fabric sewn together at their shorter edges a and the part c. This forms a pocket into which fits one part d of the reversible cuff C. The stud f is an additional means for holding the cuff. In a modification, Fig. 3, the interior portion of the wristband is cut away so that only the pocket i is the full length of the cuff.
Patent GB-190802465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bobbin Cases for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-02-04
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 2465. Jones, W., and Hall, J. Feb. 4. Lock - stitch hook sewing - machines. - Relates to bobbin cases for sewing - machines such as are described in Specification No. 6507, A.D. 1905, and consists in constructing such bobbin cases so as to permit of using a larger bobbin and so as to get the hook close up under the needle-plate, while at the same time preventing the needle from dipping into the spool and also allowing the under-thread tension spring to be arranged in a recess on the face of the bobbin case. The bobbin case a is supported concentrically on the hook or loop-taker c by means of a peripheral flange b which fits in a groove d, and the bobbin recess g is placed eccentrically in the bobbin case approximately in a vertical line with the needle h. The relative size of the bobbin case may therefore be considerably reduced, thus reducing also the friction between the flange b and the groove d. Above the bobbin recess is placed the seating i on which the underthread tension spring k is fixed, and the back wall l of this seating acts, as shown in Fig. 3, to throw out the needle-thread loop into the path of the hook pointf.
Patent GB-190808064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps.
Inventor: MUELLER HUGO
Filed: 1908-04-11
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 8064. M³ller, H. April 11. Dirt preventing lodgment of.-In order to avoid projecting parts, corners, and recesses on the exterior or exposed parts of valves, so as to prevent the accumulation of dirt &c., the valves are provided with a smooth removable cap which completely encloses the upper parts of the valve. Fig. 1 shows the application to an ordinary lift valve. The cap f is fitted to a plug b which is screwed in the part a<1> of the tap. Fig. 2 shows the application to a cock which is situated behind a board p. In this case, the cap f screws on to the projecting portion a' of the cock, and its base presses tightly against the outer surface of the board.